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Hornby is the leading British OO gauge model railway brand, with roots dating to 1901 when Frank Hornby borrowed five pounds to patent Mechanics Made Easy in Liverpool, which became Meccano and eventually launched its first clockwork train in 1920. Now operated by Hornby Hobbies Limited (Companies House 2065081, VAT GB 445 1860 49), listed on the London Stock Exchange and owner of 13 sister brands including Scalextric, Airfix, Corgi, Humbrol, and Bassett-Lowke, Hornby offers OO gauge and the innovative new TT:120 tabletop scale model railways across train sets, locomotives, rolling stock, track, accessories, and digital DCC control systems. Products are consistent eBay UK and Amazon UK bestsellers with Harry Potter and The Beatles licensed collections alongside the Railway 200 anniversary range, backed by the Hornby Club, the WonderWorks visitor attraction in Margate, and 5-star Yotpo customer reviews.

Website
https://uk.hornby.com/
Minimum Order Value
£200
Platform
Amazon FBA and eBay
Amazon Approved
Yes
eBay Approved
Yes
Recommended Marketplace
Amazon UK
Parent Company
Castelnau Group Limited
Trade Account URL
https://uk.hornby.com/support-and-advice/contact-us
Headquarters
PO Box 255, Trafalgar Court, Les Banques, St. Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3QL.
Wholesale Program
Open
Authentic Distributors
1. Hornby Stockists ✅ (uk.hornby.com/community/stockists — confirmed dedicated UK retail stockist locator)
2. Hornby Affiliate Programme ✅ (uk.hornby.com/affiliate-program — confirmed dedicated partnership channel)
3. Hornby Press ✅ (uk.hornby.com/press — confirmed dedicated press and trade contact page)
Professional Notes for FBA Sellers
✅ CONFIRMED SAME REGISTRATION AS SCALEXTRIC —
Companies House No. 2065081 and VAT GB 445
1860 49 match exactly between Hornby and
Scalextric — confirming they are genuinely
the same legal entity (Hornby Hobbies Limited)

✅ MASSIVE CROSS-BRAND PORTFOLIO — 13 sister
brands under Hornby Hobbies including
Scalextric (already in your directory),
Airfix, Corgi, Humbrol — one comprehensive
Hornby Hobbies trade relationship could
supply multiple brands across this directory

✅ Always request authorization letter LOA
and confirm invoices show your registered
business name for Amazon compliance

✅ Harry Potter Hogwarts Express is genuinely
one of the most searched model railway
products on Amazon UK — strong IP-driven
demand giving excellent search visibility

✅ New TT:120 scale represents active product
innovation in 2025/2026 — first-mover
Amazon listing opportunities for a growing
new scale category with dedicated Club
membership infrastructure

✅ Railway 200 anniversary collection (200
years of UK railways) gives strong current
cultural relevance and collector demand
beyond standard rolling stock
MAP Policy
yes

Location

Address
Hornby Hobbies Limited, Enterprise Road, Westwood Industrial Estate, Margate, Kent, CT9 4JX

Features

Leading British OO gauge model railway brand with roots dating to 1901 Frank Hornby Liverpool | Train sets locomotives rolling stock track DCC digital control and new TT120 tabletop scale range | Consistent Amazon UK and eBay bestseller with 5 star Yotpo reviews and flexible Klarna payment | Hornby Hobbies Limited Companies House 2065081 LSE listed, same parent as Scalextric Airfix and Corgi | Harry Potter Hogwarts Express and Beatles licensed collections alongside Railway 200 anniversary range | Hornby Club TT120 Club WonderWorks Margate visitor attraction and confirmed Affiliate Programme.

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